Attitude or Aptitude?

Allow me to quote the research study results from the book ‘See you on the top’ by Zig Ziglar.  A study by Harvard University revealed that 85% of the reasons for success, accomplishments, promotions, etc. were because of our attitudes and only 15% because of our technical expertise [facts]. Simply stated this means we are spending 90% of our educational time and money developing that part of us which is responsible for 15% of our success.

We spend 10% of our time and finances developing that part of us which accounts for 85% of our success. And this doesn't take into account the happiness and enjoyment factors. As a matter of fact, William James, the father of American psychology, stated that the most important discovery of our time is that we can alter our lives by altering our attitudes.

Schools, colleges and universities aren’t bothered much on the behavior aspect, tantrums and vile personal habits as long it doesn’t exhibit conspicuously and affects someone drastically. I do acknowledge today there are counselors and psychologist in every educational institution and are addressing the emergencies alone, but the larger chunk of effort goes toward the completion of the course successfully and that means success for you and to the institution.  

Most of the time the attitudes are unaddressed and becomes well-developed to an extent that we start living with it. When we go to our work places we suppress our attitudes and vile behaviors because it may cost our livelihood therefore we force our self to be nice.

Success is defined only in terms of money and status most of the time and all other ill-behavior is tolerated.  D L Moody comments on the personality and he puts it this way “If a man is stealing nuts and bolts from a railway track, and, in order to change him, you send him to college, at the end of his education, he will steal the whole railway track.”.  So true. The rich, educated and powerful are the ones who are plundering our society and country.

It takes guts to be a good human being. It is so easy to show your evil side and brag about it. Today your friends and society may applaud your unacceptable behaviors, but have you ever thought if it is worth exhibiting a habit that can be detrimental to your families, children and hurt God our creator. 

The people with genuineness and a great attitude are the ones who become distinguishable and lead a peaceful life and influence people who come into their circle. Bible talks about the temple of God which is within (in our heart) and promises to transform us completely. You need help from God to be a person with great attitude. 

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